By Bev Johnson Master Gardener Bunkey was in the boy’s toy store looking for light bulbs when he bumped into one of the seed displays. That reminded him that he needed some cantaloupe seeds. He was just about to look for them when he reminded himself that he needed other seeds too. Rather than doubling up… Read More

Library Happenings Henning School Our library is also the City of Henning’s Public Library.  It costs nothing to be a patron of our library. You can come up and immediately be able to check a book out. We do not have fines for late books. Is there is something holding you back from coming to… Read More

Library Happenings Henning School The Science Museum of Minnesota has given the Henning Public School Library a STEM grant in the form of STEM materials and Tools.  The devices that will be created will go along with Ojibwe Storytelling.  These projects will engage the students in an engineering activity that represents cultural stories of our… Read More

Landmark Center Dan Broten Two Community Puzzle Mural projects will be ready to distribute in February, using a total of 39 1,000-piece puzzles, creating two large mural images to be displayed at Landmark and City Hall. Participants will be given the month to take home and assemble an individual puzzle, then return it to the… Read More

By Jesse Grabow Ask a Trooper Question: I have seen numerous times where a bicyclist will not stop at a stop sign, if they are sharing the road with automobiles.  I have seen a couple of close incidents where the bicyclist is almost hit as well.  Are bicyclists under the same rules if they are sharing the… Read More

To the Editor, Addiction is a chronic brain disorder characterized by compulsive drug use despite negative consequences. The emotional impact of addiction often leads to increased stress, depression, guilt, and emotional numbness. Individuals may experience overwhelming feelings of shame and hopelessness as they struggle to control their substance use despite the consequences. Addiction is not a sign… Read More

To the Editor,  Effective advocacy requires understanding the legislative process and employing strategic communication. Constituents can impact legislation by providing their perspective on a bill and explaining the reasoning for their position. As a former Iowa State Senator from Maquoketa, I served in the Iowa Senate from 2011 to 2019 and saw countless examples of advocacy in action…. Read More

Library Happenings Henning School This week’s featured book is called “I’m Not Missing” by Kashelle Gourley and Skylar Hogan. This book was purchased with funds given to the Pages for a Purpose campaign by Lake Region Electric Cooperative Round Up fund. The cover of this book hooks you in before you even read one word…. Read More

The Prairie Spy Alan “Lindy” Linda I’m always pretty casual with my New Year’s resolutions around this time of year. Maybe too casual. One of my resolutions this year is to learn more about computers and cell phones and stuff. “Learn more” may be overstating the case: “Learn something” comes a bit closer. I remember back a bit… Read More

Ask A Trooper Sgt. Jesse Grabow Question: I’m wondering about a light that seems to only be on at night on the traffic lights. It’s a small purple or blueish light that’s near the traffic lights. I’ve tried to figure out what its use is or if it’s a camera. I’ve asked other people what it means… Read More